“Well, Leila said Alpha Zanjoe can’t win against her... So, why do we settle this in a friendly match?” Ava resolved this while walking closer to the group.
Earlier, she had no intention of making any suggestions... just wanted to get information for future use. But after seeing the trouble in the group, Ava couldn’t stay put since she tried to destroy all obstacles in her plan to become Luna of the Sapphire pack. She did not miss a moment.
“And what makes you think they will agree on that?” Eunice retorted, while raising her eyebrows. “And who are you, by the way?”
Ava's face lit up as she gave a sweet smile before introducing herself. Although she hated Eunice because she was one of those who dreamed of getting Bradley, Ava knew she could not defeat her. “I’m Leila’s friend...” he added.
“So Ava, what makes you think we need your opinion here?” Eunice asserted coldly. She can sense the girl's insincere intentions based on her body language.
“Oh, I’m sorry... In the Sapphire pack, we do friendly matches, and it’s not an issue whether you are a girl or a boy, the lowest rant or the alpha...” Ava explained and smiled unapologetically.
With the powerful personality she had now, Scarlett smirked and nodded. “—I think I’ll pass... I will not face alpha Zanjoe or anyone in a friendly match because it’s too boring!” After this remark, Leila stood up.
“Boring? Is it tiresome to clash with me?! You little!“ But the continuation of Alpha Zanjoe’s remarks was blown away when he saw the figure coming. The atmosphere in the snack bar was heavy with tension, all because of Bradley's strong aura, which seemed to fill the air.
‘Except for Leila... She greeted him with a frown. “What do you want? I did nothing,” she said immediately. Except for him, Leila is afraid of nothing.
“Luna Maurice is looking for you, go to her office...” Bradley coldly remarks while placing the jacket on Leila’s shoulder.
Leila’s snort couldn’t be removed. “Really? You have just arrived, so how did you know that mother was looking for me?”
Bradley brought his face close to Leila’s ear and whispered. “In this world, we have gadgets called phones... Do you know that?”
Silly of me... I forgot that thing! Leila mumbles to herself.
With the closeness shown by Bradley and Leila, many eyes lit up. And the first to be listed are Eunice and Ava.
“Bradley! Why didn’t you attend the ceremony? Everyone is waiting and wants to see you,” Eunice said, and hurriedly approached. She pulled Bradley away from Leila..
“I’m not the one who organized this contest, so I don’t have to show up and welcome the Alphas; the others have no manners,” Bradley retorted and sneered at Alpha Zanjoe, making sure the latter would notice his statement was for him.
Although there was a slight hesitation in Eunice’s eyes, she nodded. “You’re right; some alphas have no manners... They don’t know how to act like a true alpha like you.”
“Hmm... Alpha Bradley, your remarks are inappropriate,” Ava commented, looking around. Some people in the bar area are not from the Sapphire pack, so surely his remarks will reach the other alphas.
“So what? If they think I am overboard with my remarks, anyone can come to me...” Bradley affirmed, but his eyes were on Zanjoe. “—By the way, your chance of winning is beyond your reach since I am competing in the event,” he added, and smirked. Bradley removed Eunice’s arms, then turned around and walked together with Leila.
“What is going on? Alpha Bradley will join the fight?! It can’t be!” Zanjoe roared in disbelief.
This is the first time they have heard about this, so everyone is surprised. The announcement that Bradley released immediately spread. And everyone’s reaction was the same... Shock! It is not a secret that Bradley and Leila are siblings, which is why it is a puzzle if the spreading gossip is true or not.
“Is that true? Bradley will join?” Alpha Connor asked Eunice. They are now in the room designated for them.
It forced Eunice to nod. She wanted to keep it secret, but her father found out. “Father, I thought you had an agreement? If Bradley competes in this tournament, his victory is certain!”
Beta Morgan sneered. “You forgot I am also joining... There is no way Alpha Bradley will win against me, so don’t be nervous.”
“That’s not what I’m thinking... Bradley said he found his mate, so does that mean the mate he’s referring to is Leila?” Connor asserted while playing with the wineglass in his hand.
“No! I don’t believe that! Bradley is mateless.. he is overage for a mate!” Eunice retorted while walking in front of Connor and Morgan.
“Potentially, he had clued in to Leila's status as his mate from the beginning... Perhaps Bradley kept it a secret since he needed to train and Leila was under age...” Connor uttered and signed. “... Anyway, if that is the case, Bradley needs to face a lot of obstacles.” After his remark, Connor turned his back... It meant that he wanted to be alone, so Eunice and Morgan went out.
Meanwhile, Leila and Bradley went to Luna Maurice’s office and, while walking, the latter’s face still couldn’t be painted.
“I told you to keep a low profile! Leila would not condescend to go to the pack house wearing that!” Bradley did not hide the dissatisfaction he felt towards her.
“What are you talking about? I am Leila! This is my clothing of choice!”
“Huh! Tell that to yourself!” Bradley retorted. “... Anyway, I told the guy to attack you and it turns out that he was really targeting you.”
“Me? Why? Is it because I defeated his wolf?”
“No, there’s another reason. Notwithstanding, I'm still gathering information, therefore I need you to be prudent.”
Leila sneered proudly. “They should be the ones to keep a watchful eye on me... If they believe they can do that again, then reflect intensively. I will slaughter anyone who has bad intentions against me!”
“No! You can’t do that! What if at that moment the other Leila suddenly appeared? She can’t fight as you do, so don’t brag... Do you understand?” Bradley strongly instructed.
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In the distance, a figure quickly hid in the wall. “Other Leila? What does that mean?” it was Ava. When Bradley and Leila entered Luna Maurice’s room, she stopped following and changed direction.